Best 80012 Colorado Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,577 students in 80012, CO.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 80012, CO are Lotus School For Excellence, Axl Academy and Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 80012 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 80012, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).